Scam Brokers

Check the facts

Here are suggested things to check about the broker:

Check whether they're on FCA Register.
Check FCA's ScamSmart.
Check Unauthorised firms and individuals at FCA.
For Swiss financial market, read public warnings issued by FINMA.
Check Forex Peace Army database of brokers stealing traders money.
Check other broker blacklists such as BSA.
Check the Point of Contact for the IP address using ARIN whois lookup (see: ARIN and IANA).

Actions to take

If you believe you got scammed, find below suggested actions to take.

Report a scam or fraud

Report a scam or unauthorized firm at FCA.
For Swiss financial market, report an incident to FINMA.
Contact the bank to report the fraud and check whether the deposit is eligible for a chargeback.
Report the broker on services such as: BBCR, BSA and other.
If broker's software is hosted on MQL5.com, report it to Service Desk at MQL5 (in Profile).
Report the broker's website to Google's Safe Browsing to warn others.
File a case at Forex Peace Army Court.
Use ICANN's WHOIS Lookup to check the owner of the domain (or use whois command).
If they're hiding their true identity behind protected WHOIS, try sending the e-mail to the protected e-mail (it'll be forwarded), if won't help, contact WhoisGuard. You can also file a complaint to the Better Business Bureau and ICANN. You can also take a legal action to make WhoisGuard to reveal the identity of the person who victimized them, read: WhoisGuard Complaint.
If they're hosted on GoDaddy, check on GoDaddy WHOIS database directly.

UK

Contact Citizens Advice consumer service to get an advice.
Complain to the Ombudsman Association.
Contact ConsumerLine to make a complaint against a trader, report a fraud or ask about your consumer rights.
Open a fraud case with the London Metropolitan Police Fraud Department.

Litigation

As a last resort, due to the high costs, you can look for a law firm specialising in Forex & Binary Options litigation. They can help you with diligence report on target company, legal documentation, out-of court settlement or any other statutory legislation applicable in your own country. They can also give you an advice whether you may be entitled to claim a chargeback from your bank. However, be careful to not get into another scam company.

Useful links

Regulated Forex Brokers.
Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Beginner.
Investment fraud - check the facts.
False advertising (engaging in false advertisements is a federal crime, see U.S. Code § 54).